S-a-t-u-r-d-a-y Night!

Dancing to the rhythm in our heart and soul
On Saturday night, Saturday night

Claire, Farah, and Melissa

Stake dances with your best friends-

"Gonna rock it up, roll it up, do it all, have a
 ball Saturday night, Saturday night"

In the words of Billy Madison: T-T-T-TODAY JUNIOR!

Farah, Melissa, Claire, Sarah, and Brianna
Made matching t-shirts for Homecoming

First day of school

strawberry crepe's , bacon, and milk

"Miss. Me"???

"Anthropologie"???

Curly???

Straight???

DECISION MADE!

The purpose of going back-to-school... decision making! "Miss. Me" jeans, Anthropologie, curly, straight, bling, no bling, flip-flops, gladiators, Ray-Ban, Aviators, bag, backpack, etc. These are all-important decisions- for once you decide you have an absolutely defining sense of self: Miss. Me. Straight. Bling. Bag. Made! Seriously... I can't believe my baby is a junior in high school today... she is all-around awesome!

Happily Ever After...

Amanda & Austin August 3, 2010

Amanda & Falyn

Maid of Honor duty

Melissa Ballard & daughters

Stacey & Amanda

Douglas & Farah

Amanda and her brothers Eric & Douglas

Farah, Taylor, Amanda, and Falyn

Alana Jones (Mother of the groom)
Amanda & Austin

Doug, Falyn, and Eric

Austin, Amanda,
and Amanda's Grandpa M. Russell Ballard

Falyn, Amanda, Farah, and Shelly

August 3, 2010 we attended Amanda & Austin's wedding at the Salt Lake City Temple. The wedding was performed by Elder M. Russell Ballard (Amanda's grandpa). It was a beautiful ceremony which was followed by a luncheon reception at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. Falyn and Amanda have been best friends since they were six years old, naturally Falyn was Amanda's Maid of Honor. Scott was not able to attend the wedding- he was in Virgina attending the National Boy Scout Jamboree.

We spent one week in Utah and enjoyed spending time with family and dear friends. We were treated to a delicious lasagne dinner by Aunt Nancy last Thursday night. We visited with Julie, Brittney, Taylor, Debra, Lisa, John, Amber, and of course Aunt Nancy and Uncle Henry. Friday we stayed with the Murdock family. Stacey treated us to Chicken Parmesan-excellent! Falyn and Amanda stayed up all night watching movies and trying on Amanda's wedding gown. Farah and Douglas have been the best of friends since they were two years old- they stayed up until 3:00 AM watching movies and catching up. Saturday we met our good friends Jackie, Kory, and Ryan Newsom in Brigham City at Maddox Ranch House for lunch- great food, even better company! The Newsom's brought Falyn's things (from her apartment) from Idaho to Utah-they are the nicest friends. It was so good to see them and talk to them in person- not that I don't enjoy talking on the phone, but nothing makes the heart happier than seeing a best friend in person! Sunday we attended church with Mom & Dee, we really enjoyed relaxing and making ourselves at home. Monday we drove back to Salt Lake to visit with Shannon, Charlie and children, and Kelly and children. My good friend Lee Ann Hansen joined us and brought some sinful treats from a no doubt evil bakery! Monday night Aunt Nancy and Uncle Henry hosted dinner and FHE for us, Debra & Shawn, John, Lisa and children, Julie, Butch and children, Sonya and children, Spencer, and Tyrel. What a group! Tuesday was Amanda's beautiful wedding and reception, and on Wednesday Farah and I flew home. What a wonderful week...

R.I.P. FORD EXPLORER...

FORD EXPLORER 8 YEARS...

FORD AEROSTAR MINIVAN 9 YEARS

R.I.P.

Cars, Weddings, August, and Utah... this strange combination seems to be the bane of our family. Case in point, Shannon & Charlie's wedding August 1999, my parents drove their beautiful silver Jaguar all the way to St. George, before it broke down- causing them to miss Shannon's wedding. August 2009, Kathleen & Daven's wedding, we drove our Ford Explorer all the way to Las Vegas before it broke down! Katy Perry's "Waking up in Vegas" was a big hit that trip! And, yes we missed the wedding; although we got the car fixed in time to drive ALL NIGHT in time for the reception! August 2010 Amanda & Austin's wedding, I took the Explorer in for an oil change and found out it has a leak in the rack and pinion (whatever that means) an internal transmission problem, and a bad power seat. Our mechanic Ron, said "It's time for a new car, tell Scott I said that". We were supposed to leave for Utah yesterday-at least the car broke before the trip! We may make Amanda & Austin's August/Utah wedding (knock on wood).

She'll always be Daddy's Girl...

I swear this was just yesterday...

Farah's First Date
Dinner at "Vintage Press" and "Toy Story 3"

"Little woman gonna break your heart
Gonna miss her when you're both apart
She's a lady, but she'll always be Daddy's Girl"

We have a tradition in our family... Dad is "The First Date". Scott takes the girls on their first date. He opens their car door, takes them to the restaurant of their choice, and a movie too. Farah chose "Vintage Press" and "Toy Story3" both excellent choices. Farah dined on filet mignon, and Scott enjoyed lamb kabobs, with raspberry cheesecake for dessert. Every date should be this perfect!

Everybody, yeah Rock your body right Backstreet's back, alright!

Farah & Falyn watching

Backstreet Boys

Nick Carter

Brian, AJ, Nick, and Howie

Brian, AJ, Nick, and Howie

Brian, Nick, Howie, and AJ

Farah (from the back) Friend Maria, and Shelly

Staples Center March 15, 2001 we saw Backstreet Boys in concert for the first time "Black and Blue" Tour. Farah was only six years old, and Falyn was ten. Farah stood on her chair smiled and sang every song with all her heart. July 1, 2010 almost ten years later- Backstreet Boys in concert "This is Us" tour. Farah is sixteen and Falyn is twenty, Farah stood up the entire concert smiled and sang her heart out. Falyn said, "Who said you can't buy happiness?" Nick Carter just blew me a kiss ;) "Every time we're down you can make it right and that makes you larger than life"

Vacation All I ever wanted. Vacation Had to get away!

"A Bug's Life"

Falyn, Farah, Scott, and Shelly

"California girls
We're unforgettable"

Heimlich's field of dreams...

"California girls we're undeniable
Fine, fresh, fierce we got it on lock"

The Palm Springs Condo

The kitchen Dad & Scott
tore out and remodeled

Falyn & Farah rep'n the Angels' colors

Scott's field of dreams...

Angels vs the Rockies

Falyn, Farah, and Scott

Falyn & Farah Bear

Friday night fireworks!

Farah looks so retro
& modelesque

"California girls
We're unforgettable
Daisy Dukes
Bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin
So hot
we'll melt your popsicle"

"Just like I love LA
Venice beach
And Palm Springs
Summer time is everything"

We headed down to Palm Springs for a little R&R, we had a great week! We started the week off at Disneyland, the happiest place on earth... it was fun! We always try to work in our favorite rides and attractions and add a few new ones. We really got a kick out of "A Bug's Life" theater- the show was in 3D and a lot of fun, and new to us. We saw the Angels play the Rockies, but we spent the majority of our time enjoying the pool.